But the hawk hunters aren't just relying on bait alone. As a secondary measure, they also pulled a mesh tightly across the opening to the dome (which they call the "lantern") so that she cannot descend into the Main Reading Room, and this would also catch her in the event that she fell.

Members of the Washington Humane Society are helping in the capture, and they said they are OK with the process/procedures being used for the capture. They do not perceive the hawk is in any imminent danger from stress.

Of course, one question remains: what to call our fine feathered friend at the LOC? Staffers have come up with a few options, including "Shirley" (as in "Shirley you can't be serious" that there's a hawk in the LOC) and "Sadie Hawkins." Leave your own name suggestions in the comments below.